Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Powertrain Operations Team is responsible for supporting advanced engineering development activities throughout the Powertrain organization, including prototype build and test of hardware for Lucid Motors’ next generation HV Battery, Drive Unit, and Power Electronics programs at our headquarters in Newark, CA. 

We are currently seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. 
 
 
The Role: 

• Analyze equipment repair and maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Create reports and present recommendations to reduce downtime and optimize performance. 
   

• Perform root cause analysis on equipment issues. Lead hands-on troubleshooting and repairs to resolve problems. Implement best practices for safety, quality, and reliability. 
   

• Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans to maximize equipment uptime and adhere to schedules. 
   

• Collaborate cross-functionally on production targets and goals in relation to equipment needs. Review and prioritize work orders. 
   

• Investigate equipment problems. Work with cross-functional teams to determine root cause and recommend sustainable corrective actions. Manage and report on solution implementation. 
   

• Establish efficient maintenance procedures and spare parts inventory management to optimize costs. Research and purchase necessary maintenance materials. 

 
Qualifications: 

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in equipment maintenance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles. 

• Outstanding analytical systematic hands-on technical problem-solving abilities. 

• Deep technical knowledge across a wide range of equipment including PLCs, robots, adhesive dispense, mechanical and electronic test equipment, dynamometers, process ovens, chillers. 

• Excellent organization, project management and leadership skills. 

• Passion for continuous improvement. 

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a broad cross functional team. 

• Proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment. 

• Knowledge of reliability principles and root cause analysis 

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.   Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The succe